Dear Friends,

We welcome you to join us right in the heart of the Winter retreat for one or two weeks of joyful celebration of these special sacred days in the Plum Village calendar. Although the weather can be quite cold at this time of year, the atmosphere is warm and cosy, with Christmas decoration and carol singing, woodstove fires, and a strong sense of togetherness as we share in mindful and joyful community work, sitting and walking meditation and enjoying our meals together in mindfulness. During this time our regular Winter Retreat schedule gives way to a more flexible and festive time of celebrating the joy of being together.

Christmas and New Year's eve are filled with wonder and celebration in the Plum Village style -- including Dharma talks by our teacher Thây in English or French, walking and sitting meditation, shared festive meals, music and performances, and other special Plum Village traditions.

Although we do not offer a children's program at this time of year, as always, your children are welcome to join you in Plum Village.

You can register for these retreats by sending us a normal weekly registration form -- available on the How to Register page. Please specify that your registration is for the Christmas or New Year retreat and indicate whether you will come for the first week (Christmas), the second week (New Year) or for both weeks.

We ask everyone to arrive and depart on the specified retreat dates as that will help to create an energy of harmony and togetherness in the community.

Register here: http://register.plumvillage.org/winter